The Metropolitan Opera has closed, but it's offering nightly streams of encore presentations from its Live in HD series. The streams began on Monday, March 16th, 2020. Each will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the date listed below, and will remain available on metopera.org until 6:30 p.m. the next day. If you happen to use a Met Opera on Demand app, it will be available there too. To watch the … [Read more...] about Schedule for Week 28 of Metropolitan Opera’s free nightly streams
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SPARKcon 2020 canceled
SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art & design festival produced by the non-profit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange, in Raleigh NC. SPARKcon is not taking place in 2020, but will be back better than ever in 2021. … [Read more...] about SPARKcon 2020 canceled
Stream Hamilton movie, with original Broadway cast, starting July 3
For Hamilton fans, the long awaited day has come. Disney Plus subscribers can watch the Hamilton movie starting July 3rd, 2020, at 3 a.m. Broadway shows have been canceled for the rest of 2020, sports are on hold, live music is almost non-existent, and new movie releases, in any setting, are hard to come by. So the release of the Hamilton movie is a bright light in an otherwise dim season for … [Read more...] about Stream Hamilton movie, with original Broadway cast, starting July 3
Every Broadway Star You Can Name Performs For Stephen Sondheim On His 90th Birthday
Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim is celebrating his 90th birthday, and we are all invited to the party! Take Me To the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration will be free to watch. The legend himself will be toasted with an all-star birthday concert, streaming live on Sunday, April 26th, 2020, at 8 p.m. Hosted by Raúl Esparza, Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration … [Read more...] about Every Broadway Star You Can Name Performs For Stephen Sondheim On His 90th Birthday
Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday at home with these virtual events and online resources
William Shakespeare's birthday is Thursday, April 23rd, 2020, and although we won't be gathering on this day to enjoy performances, there are still many ways to celebrate, thanks to Folger Shakespeare Library and Royal Shakespeare Company. There will be virtual Shakespeare birthday events, Shakespeare plays and Shakespeare-inspired movies to stream. There will also be fun things you can … [Read more...] about Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday at home with these virtual events and online resources
National Theatre at Home: free, streaming British plays
The National Theatre, in London, is closed, but they're streaming the best of British theatre, for free. Each Thursday, starting April 2nd, 2020, at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) they'll stream a play on their YouTube channel. The play will then be available to watch for a week. You can make a donation to help support the National Theatre, on their website. Also, please scroll down for our … [Read more...] about National Theatre at Home: free, streaming British plays
Stars In The House – Live Performances By Broadway & Film Stars
SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and producer James Wesley will produce a daily live streamed concert series, Stars in the House, featuring starts or stage and screen performing live (from home!) to promote support for The Actors Fund and its services. Shows will air daily at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time on The Actor's Fund's YouTube channel. Each show will feature a live performance by a … [Read more...] about Stars In The House – Live Performances By Broadway & Film Stars
Free puppet shows and workshops for kids with Puppet Show Incorporated
NOTE: These events are on hold. Please check back soon for updates. Puppet Show Incorporated presents puppet shows, including an art activity, for children around the Triangle. These events are free. Read on for upcoming events. They take place at two libraries: Orange County Public Library, Carrboro Branch 900 Old Fayetteville Road, Chapel Hill Orange County Public … [Read more...] about Free puppet shows and workshops for kids with Puppet Show Incorporated
Free performances of Wilder & Wilder by PlayMakers Repertory Company
PlayMakers Repertory Company is the professional theatre in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. PlayMakers' Repertory Company is presenting Wilder & Wilder, a medley of Thornton Wilder short plays, in and around the Triangle in October. The production is directed by Alejandro Rodriguez, and the cast is: Sergio Mauritz Ang Anthony August Tori … [Read more...] about Free performances of Wilder & Wilder by PlayMakers Repertory Company
Shakespeare in the Park: Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern presents “Heads Will Roll” — free tickets, but donations encouraged
Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern features "Zero Dollar Tickets" for its performances. The business model depends on donations, and the actors are paid. So if you can pay, you should. But no matter what, you should look into these plays. Learn more about Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern's Zero Dollar Tickets, and how you can help make live theater available to everyone. Next … [Read more...] about Shakespeare in the Park: Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern presents “Heads Will Roll” — free tickets, but donations encouraged
